Olivia Wingate brings her artists to The Artists Organization
by Here’s some industry news to chew on just as the comedy industry settles into Montreal: Olivia Wingate has just announced that she’s no longer head …
Author: seanlmccarthy
Who did it better at Comic-Con 2011: Jordan Rubin, Jim Norton or Conan?
Plenty of comedians attended Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego last weekend. But only a few, so far, have produced their own walkabouts from the convention. …
Marc Maron’s first act-out is a Dane Cook impersonation…obviously!
After his first appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Marc Maron told his Twitter followers that he enjoyed the chat that included “a surprise …
On Conan, Steve Byrne thinks Mother Nature is out to get us
Steve Byrne performed on Conan last night, and he thinks people who canvass the streets asking you if you care about Mother Nature are asking …
What can’t you do in an Apple Store? Mark Malkoff investigates
Seriously. What can’t you do in an Apple Store? In his latest video stunt for My Damn Channel, Mark Malkoff investigates, and finds out that …
Are you one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2011?
It’s that time of year, people. Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival heads into the homestretch, and with it, many show business scouts, agents, managers and executives brush …
An open letter to everyone regarding media coverage of Dave Chappelle’s comedy “comeback”
Dear members of the mainstream media, gossip sites and bloggers, Your coverage of Dave Chappelle’s comedy “comeback” has grown beyond wearisome and expanded into outright …
Your FAQs for the annual Will Ferrell charity golf event have been answered
This photo has been zipping around the Internet today, and for good reason: It’s funny and involves a famous comedian. In this case, Will Ferrell. …
Matt Kirshen explores the parameters of fast-food drive-thrus on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Matt Kirshen performed Friday on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and he wondered aloud about the rules for an overnight drive-thru window at a fast-food restaurant, …
BBC America expands Ministry of Laughs with “Would You Rather with Graham Norton”
BBC America announced today that it has ordered 13 episodes of a new comedy game show featuring American comedians and hosted by British chat show …